Tuition Rates and Residency
Tuition rates and residency for Central New Mexico Community College
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The current tuition table is based on residency classification. Residency classification is based on information provided at the time of admission or readmission. Your residency status is posted in your myCNM account. Residency classifications are:
- NM resident who lives in the CNM tax district
- NM resident who lives outside the CNM tax district
- Non-NM Resident
The following information is subject to change without notice.
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Tuition 2023-2024
New Mexico Residents
| 1-11 Credit Hours | 12-18 Credit Hours | More than 18 Credit Hours |
| $66 per credit hour | $792 | $792 + $66 per credit hour above 18 |
Non-New Mexico Residents
| 1-11 Credit Hours | 12-18 Credit Hours | More than 18 Credit Hours |
| $334 per credit hour | $4,008 | $4,008+ $334 per credit hour above 18 |
Specialty Programs - Tuition
| Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (ENDT) | Fast Track Business Administration Degree | Fast Track Teacher Education and Bilingual Teacher Education Degree | Fast Track Early Childhood Degree | Law Enforcement Academy | CNM Online |
| $12,431 for Program1 (4 terms) | $8,999 for Program2 (4 terms) | $7,762 for Program3 (4 terms) | $7,762 for Program4 (5 terms) | $4,000 for Program5 | $179 per credit hour |
| 1Price breakdown by term: | |||||
| Fall 2023 start: Fall 2023, $3,108; Spring 2024, $3,108; Summer 2024, $3,108; Fall 2025, $3107. | |||||
| This program is typically 44 credit hours and tuition is approximately $282.52 per credit hour. | |||||
| Fall 2022 start: Fall 2022, $3,000; Spring 2023, $2,950; Summer 2023, $2,950; Fall 2024, $2,950. | |||||
| 2Price breakdown by term: | |||||
| Fall 2023 start: Fall 2023, $2,599; Spring 2024, $2,400; Summer 2024, $1,600; Fall 2024, $2,400. | |||||
| This program is typically 61 credit hours and tuition is approximately $147.52 per credit hour. | |||||
| Fall 2022 start: Fall 2022, $2,599; Spring 2023, $2,400; Summer 2023, $1,600; Fall 2023, $2,400. | |||||
| Please read more about the Fast-Track Business Administration program. | |||||
| 3Price breakdown by term: | |||||
| Fall 2023 start: Fall 2023, $2,300; Spring 2024, $1,950; Summer 2024, $1,562; Fall 2024, $1,950. | |||||
| This program is typically 60 credit hours and tuition is approximately $129.37 per credit hour. | |||||
| Fall 2022 start: Fall 2022, $2,199; Spring 2023, $1,850; Summer 2023, $1,500; Fall 2023, $1,850. | |||||
| 4Price breakdown by term: | |||||
| Fall 2023 start: Fall 2023, $1,774; Spring 2024, $1,675; Summer 2024, $1,319; Fall 2024, $1,675, Spring 2025, $1,319. | |||||
| This program is typically 64 credit hours and tuition is approximately $121.28 per credit hour. | |||||
| Fall 2022 start: Fall 2022, $1,699; Spring 2023, $1,600; Summer 2023, $1,250; Fall 2023, $1,600, Spring 2024, $1,250. | |||||
| Please read more about the Fast-Track Teacher Education and Early Childhood programs. | |||||
| 5CNM collaborates with law enforcement agencies across the state and enrolls only sponsored students into the program. | |||||
| This is typically 32 credit hours and tuition is approximately $125 per credit hour | |||||
Contact the Cashier's Office for all questions regarding tuition charges.